Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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September 14, 2012 | #31 | |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Walla Walla, Washington
Posts: 360
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Purchased compost was brought in, tilled under, and the berms were formed, using a tape measure, stakes, and a string, easy enough to do. It has worked out fine for me, but we have a lot of wind here and the berms keep getting lower and lower each year, even with me incorporating organics each year, and trying to keep mulch in place throughout most of the year. I eventually added concrete patio blocks up the middle path (there are four banks of beds, five beds to the bank). As I am now 10 years older and it is getting harder for me to hand dig it twice a year, I am now slowly adding the block pathways around each bed. I'll start using as much mulch as possible and hope eventually to not have to dig much at all. I have found it easier to dig up the berms each year than the old raised wooden beds; hopefully the new pathways and letting the berms drop lower won't be an issue. Lynn Last edited by halleone; September 14, 2012 at 11:32 AM. Reason: my oops on cedar size |
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September 14, 2012 | #32 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Kansas
Posts: 155
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Lynne, Thank you for sharing the information about your garden -- and the pictures. Your plants look great. You certainly know what you're doing.
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